Paralegal

Paralegal
Location: San Bernardino
Pay: $33.00-$35.00/hourly

Definition

Under general supervision, assists attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, research/analysis, and hearing/trial preparation; performs related duties as required.
 

Distinguishing Characteristics

Provide a varied range of paraprofessional legal assistance to one or more attorneys engaged in civil law.  Work performed is under the direction and technical review of an attorney. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assists attorneys in civil pre trial case preparation; organizes, controls and prepares exhibits based on factual research; reviews and summarizes depositions and other legal documents; arranges for witnesses and informs them of substantive legal aspects of case; and prepares exhibit and trial notebooks.
2.  Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, ordinances, court decisions, pleadings, police reports, legal documents and articles; analyzes elements of case with attorney to identify legal questions; researches authorities and pertinent cases on specific points of law; abstracts pertinent case law for use in preparation of briefs; and shepardizes cases.
3. Prepares or assists an attorney in the preparation of various legal documents, such as complaints, cross complaints, petitions, responsive pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses thereto, declarations, and affidavits, exhibits, and memoranda of points and authorities.
4. Conducts and/or reviews client and witness interviews, reports; reviews information to ensure sufficiency and accuracy; compares information obtained with pertinent points of law; identifies additional information required; and recommends course of action to assigned attorney.
5. Performs case status monitoring. Organizes and tracks files of case documents; utilizes technical information to make independent decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.
6. Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in legal analysis, researching and drafting legal pleadings and memoranda, and other documents; propounding discovery and trial preparation for civil litigation; and currently working or has worked as a Paralegal during the last twelve (12) months.
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Applicants must possess one of the following educational requirements in addition to the experience requirement:
Education:
Option 1: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
 
Option 2: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter), or equivalent, units in law-related courses that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education.

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JM Temporary Services & Affiliates, Inc., dba JM Staffing, JM Medi-Stat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.